Windows 10
CVE-2017-11779
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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1DescriptionCVE.org
The Microsoft Windows Domain Name System (DNS) DNSAPI.dll on Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly handle DNS responses, aka "Windows DNSAPI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
AnalysisAI
The Microsoft Windows Domain Name System (DNS) DNSAPI.dll on Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Epss exploitation probability 38.3%.
Technical ContextAI
The Microsoft Windows Domain Name System (DNS) DNSAPI.dll on Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly handle DNS responses, aka "Windows DNSAPI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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